Job Description
Step into the front lines of critical care as a Registered Nurse specializing in ICU, where every shift is a chance to impact lives, advance your expertise, and lead compassionate care under pressure. In The Dalles, Oregon, you’ll join a dedicated team that values precision, teamwork, and patient-centered outcomes. This ICU role is designed for nurses who thrive on high-acuity environments, rapid assessment, and collaborative problem solving. As you care for critically ill patients, you’ll refine your clinical judgment, expand your repertoire of life-saving interventions, and mentor peers along the way. Beyond the unit, Oregon’s natural beauty awaits—driving along the Columbia River Gorge reveals dramatic vistas, evergreen trails, and quiet riverside moments that invite restorative breaks after demanding shifts. From the edge of the high desert to alpine escapes, the state offers inspiring landscapes that complement a demanding profession with opportunities for renewal and adventure.
The Dalles presents a unique blend of small-town warmth and robust healthcare access, making it an appealing base for ICU nurses who appreciate a supportive community with easy access to outdoor recreation, diverse dining, and cultural events. The area’s pace encourages strong clinician visibility and meaningful patient connections, while the broader state offers continued education and clinical networking opportunities. In addition, the role includes the possibility of assignments across the United States, delivering exposure to a wide range of hospital cultures, patient populations, and care protocols. This means you can broaden your clinical lens, learn new systems, and bring back enhanced skills to your home base, all while enjoying the regional charm of The Dalles and the wider Pacific Northwest.
In this ICU nursing role, you will lead and participate in essential critical care activities: monitoring vital signs and complex hemodynamics, ventilator management and weaning, titration of vasoactive medications, rapid response coordination, invasive line management, and meticulous documentation. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust patient care plans. You’ll also engage with families to provide clear communication about prognosis and goals, supporting compassionate decision-making during stressful times. The position offers professional growth through ongoing continuing education, certification prep, and mentorship of new staff or trainees. You’ll have opportunities to pursue specialty certifications such as CCRN or PCCN, take on charge nurse responsibilities, and contribute to quality improvement projects that enhance patient outcomes and unit efficiency. Our benefits package is designed to recognize your expertise and dedication, including a competitive signing bonus, comprehensive housing assistance, and the potential for contract extensions that align with your career goals. You’ll benefit from a robust support network, including 24/7 assistance for traveling clinicians, a dedicated travel concierge, and access to wellness resources designed to sustain you through demanding schedules. Start date is December 15, 2025, with the assignment structured in weeks and tailored to match your availability and clinical interests. Weekly pay ranges from $2,051 to $2,104, reflecting the specialized skills and responsibility you bring to the unit. Guaranteed Hours are listed as 0.0, and final hours will be confirmed during the hiring process as assignments are finalized, with transparency and clear expectations provided upfront.
The organization behind this opportunity is committed to empowering its nursing staff, recognizing the critical role nurses play in shaping patient trajectories and hospital culture. You’ll find a respectful, inclusive workplace that prioritizes professional development, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive network that stands with you from onboarding through career milestones. The culture emphasizes mentorship, accountability, continuous learning, and a patient-first mindset, while encouraging collaboration across departments to deliver best-in-class critical care. You’ll be part of a team that values your voice, supports your growth, and celebrates the progress you enable—whether that means mastering a new procedure, guiding a less experienced colleague, or leading care coordination across shifts.
If you’re ready to elevate your ICU practice, impact families during some of their most challenging moments, and explore extraordinary places while advancing your career, this is your moment. Apply now to join a dynamic organization that respects your expertise and invests in your trajectory, offering a pathway to professional advancement, meaningful patient care, and personal fulfillment. The opportunity to lean into complex critical care, to work within a community that welcomes you, and to experience the natural majesty of Oregon while building a national nursing portfolio awaits. Ready to embark on a journey of growth, impact, and exploration? Take the next step and apply today.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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About TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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- Competitive weekly pay
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- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
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